Way Of Life - H.S & N.H

Love Grows Where My Girls Go

"So how're you doing H?" Niall asked through his phone.

"Getting there. I've been seeing my therapist a bit more often the past couple weeks so that's definitely helping. It's a long old process but hey, you know that." Harry chuckled slightly.

"That I do. Glad you're feeling better though. Had us all worried."

"I know. I'm sorry. You'll never know how sorry I am. I didn't mean to panic you all... I just..."

"We get it Harry don't worry. I'm still not apologising for punching you though."

"Heeeyyyy! You've got a mean right hook Ni I'm still recovering." Harry whined.

Niall smiled and chuckled at his tone.

"Too right! And I'd do it again if you ever hurt Shay or the girls like that."

"I know you would. I don't plan on doing that though. Never again."

"Good. So what're your plans for today anyways? Any gossip?" Niall changed the subject slightly. The words were mumbled as he placed his pen in between his lips. He was multitasking. Writing down some lyrics while Harry was on speakerphone.

"Just replying to some emails and then taking Haley to a birthday party. One of her pals from nursery. Shay's at work with Si."

"Can't imagine she's getting much done with that little mischief maker around." Niall chuckled again.

"Ha yeah. She's a handful. God love her." Harry chuckled himself but let his proud smile linger.

"How's H and the kids?" Harry asked now. He'd gotten used to calling Heather 'H' now. It just rolled off the tongue.

"They're good. She is currently trying to get Isla to pick up after herself. She is definitely the opposite of her brother."

"That's nice though. You get to be good cop and bad cop."

"True. Who's who though?" Niall genuinely wanted to know.

"I wanna say you are good cop and H is bad cop. Don't tell her I said that though!" Harry panicked thinking Heather could hear.

Niall laughed out loud.

"Yeah best keep that between us. I'm sure she'd have something to say about that. Well best let you get on man. We'll have to meet up again soon. Just me and you but we can organise something with the old ball and chains too."

"HEY I HEARD THAT!" Harry heard Heather yell in the background. He laughed but felt a small sense of relief that she'd only heard what Niall said.

"Oops. Better go before she goes all bad cop again. See ya later H."

"Bye Niall." Harry continued to laugh before hanging up the phone.

He locked it and then placed it into his trouser pocket. He then reached over and closed his laptop screen. He'd replied to as many emails as he could and now just needed to clean himself up and get ready for this party.

Haley was sat across the room on the couch, a book on her lap as she flicked through the pages. She didn't quite know how to read yet, it was mainly pictures but she was concentrating so hard it seemed like she did.

"Anything interesting bunny?" Harry cooed. Plopping himself down next to her, causing her to bounce slightly. Giggles left her lips.

"Yeah. This one has so many colours Daddy. Look." She exclaimed. Bringing the book up to Harry's face and almost hitting him.